The phase of adolescence occurs between the ages of 12 and 15 for girls and between the ages of 13 and 16 for boys; in this phase the body, mind and identity are transformed. There is conflict: on the one hand there is a desire to grow and on the other there is nostalgia for the past. The body lengthens, strength increases, the height that allows for good coordination skills, this allows for free execution of movements that were not previously permitted such as jumping higher or running faster. Physical change can often be a cause of worry and anxiety as the adolescent is unable to accept the evolution; questions arise such as: am I normal? What’s wrong?; interest in people of the opposite sex develops, the interest is given by a factor that between the ages of 12 and 16 some chemical substances develop that create this desire, defined as “sexual desire”.
HOW TO EAT DURING DEVELOPMENT. During development, you need to eat properly to build bones and form fibers; not eating healthily now will cause problems as time goes by. Often the adolescent shows tiredness, energy is completely dedicated to growth and it is enough to rest a lot (go to bed early) to be able to regain strength. Acne can appear during this period, which is eliminated by keeping the face clean. The female body becomes rounded, while the male body becomes more angular and they develop greater physical strength.
WHAT HAPPENS DURING PUBERTY . This period is called puberty, the mechanisms of growth, sexual development and reproduction depend on the endocrine system whose secretions are called hormones. The gland that is at the base of the development of puberty is the pituitary gland which is located at the base of the brain; it is shaped like a bean and communicates with all the other glands. Once the hormonal discomfort has passed, the adolescent must accept his identity to relate to others, initially he will form the group and when he is mature he will become more autonomous and independent; sports activity is a good reason for building an identity. The adolescent will have to set goals, he will have to plan the work, analyze what he would like to do and find his own strengths and weaknesses in order to improve them.
